Product testing group Intertek's 2011 results passed with flying colours, with both revenue and profits ahead of market expectations.
The firm saw revenue growth of 27% to £1,749m in 2011 from £1,374m in 2010. In constant currency terms, revenue grew 8.3% on an organic base from 2010. The market had been expecting revenue of £1,696m.
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